Amazing English! How-To Handbook: Instructional Strategies for the Classroom Teacher for Cultural Diversity, Language Acquisition, Literacy, Academic Content, Assessment (Staff Development) [Paperback]

Michael Walker (Author), Teresa Walter (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0201895226 | ISBN-13: 978-0201895223 | Publication Date: March 1996

"Amazing English" is an integrated course designed to teach children aged 6-12. It features exciting themes, making it easier to teach and reinforce language, concepts and skills, and it also aims to develop a love of reading, with simple classics, read-aloud favourites and non-fiction. There are six readers (Little Books) for each of the first three levels, with an accompanying Big Book. Assessment is a part of every lesson, making the course easier to administer, and there are also a range of teaching strategies designed to help teachers to implement "Language Experience", "Whole Language" and other techniques. Additional to the course is "Wordstuff", a multimedia workbook using interactive graphics, animation and sound to teach reading readiness.

Product Details

• Paperback: 118 pages
• Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall (March 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201895226
• ISBN-13: 978-0201895223
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars deareader, July 19, 2010

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This review is from: Amazing English! How-To Handbook: Instructional Strategies for the Classroom Teacher for Cultural Diversity, Language Acquisition, Literacy, Academic Content, Assessment (Staff Development) (Paperback)

I was surprised to receive this book, for it contains less pages than I had expected. With this in mind, it definitely contains clear and concise information for any teacher with a diverse group of students. It provides many details about student activities and much more! I highly recommend this book! Speedy delivery.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best ESL book ever!, September 9, 2009

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I've used this book for years with adults and children--ESL and non-ESL learners. It is very concise, easy to follow and gives direction.

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1.0 out of 5 stars I would give it a negative score if I could, July 31, 2008

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This review is from: Amazing English! How-To Handbook: Instructional Strategies for the Classroom Teacher for Cultural Diversity, Language Acquisition, Literacy, Academic Content, Assessment (Staff Development) (Paperback)

I purchased this book for a class and it was a HUGE disappointment. I love books, but they need to have substances. Sometimes we hear that we shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but this is a perfect example of how covers can tell us a whole lot about books. It looks like it was meant for someone in elementary school, not serious educators that are trying to invest their money wisely. Another tree goes down! The sacrifice!